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Red Sox signed INF Henry Rodriguez to a minor league contract.

Rodriguez, 25, was released by the Reds last spring and didn't play pro ball in 2014. He owns a .294/.341/.403 batting line over 403 games in the minors and appeared in 21 games with the Reds from 2012-2013. He'll serve as organizational depth. Tue, Feb 17, 2015 11:55:00 AM

Rodriguez had just three hits in 16 spring at-bats and now he's out of a job. The 24-year-old could have a future as a utility infielder, but it won't be with the Reds. Tue, Mar 11, 2014 08:49:00 PM

Reds sent INF Henry Rodriguez outright to Triple-A Louisville.

Rodriguez was designated for assignment last week to make room for Brett Marshall on the 40-man roster, but he passed through waivers unclaimed. The 24-year-old hit .274/.319/.335 with four homers and 41 RBI in 126 games at the Triple-A level and will remain with the organization as infield depth. Wed, Feb 19, 2014 03:16:00 PM

Reds designated INF Henry Rodriguez for assignment.

The move clears room for the newly-claimed Brett Marshall on the 40-man roster. Rodriguez appeared in nine game with the Reds last year and hit .274/.319/.335 with four homers and 41 RBI in 126 games at the Triple-A level. Wed, Feb 12, 2014 02:00:00 PM

Depth Charts

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times mentioned Blake Swihart as a possible trade target for the Rays.

The Rays were known to be interested in Jason Castro before he signed a three-year, $24.5 million deal with Minnesota earlier this month. With Castro off the market, the Rays are likely to explore trade options at catcher. One possibility is Swihart, who could be expendable now that Sandy Leon has emerged as Boston's everyday catcher. Swihart was playing left field when he hurt his ankle last season, though the Red Sox claim he'll enter spring training as a catcher.

Updating an earlier report, the Giants have not discussed trading for Pablo Sandoval, according to MLB.com's Chris Haft.

Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reported Friday that the Giants were considering trying to acquire Sandoval from the Red Sox but Haft said that isn't the case. The Giants are content with starting Eduardo Nunez at third base and are focused on upgrading at closer. GM Bobby Evans confirmed that Sandoval is not on the team's radar. "I’m not aware of any consideration of a reunion, but we’ll never forget all that he meant to the Giants organization," said Evans. Coming off shoulder surgery, Sandoval will presumably compete with Travis Shaw and Brock Holt for the starting job third base job in Boston this spring.

Mookie Betts underwent a successful right knee arthroscopy, chondroplasty and a loose body removal on Thursday.

Betts battled soreness in the knee throughout the second half, making his .338/.388/.547 batting line with 13 home runs and 54 RBI after the break all the more impressive. He's expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training, although it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Red Sox ease him into things.

Workman missed the entire 2016 season while rehabbing from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. He should be ready for the start of spring training in 2017, but the 28-year-old right-hander is going to have to prove himself worthy of a spot in the Boston bullpen.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday that Carson Smith (elbow) could be ready by June 1 next year.

Smith underwent Tommy John surgery back in May, so the Red Sox are aiming for his return at a little over 12 months. The 27-year-old reliever owns a dominant 2.00 ERA and 104/26 K/BB ratio in 81 career innings and could be quite the weapon if he comes back healthy, but regaining full strength can often take closer to 15 months.